For Susan F Pell, a member of / the Female Association------ / E M B L E M S / The careless wandering mind is like a tree, / That void of sap must ever fruitless be, / The stai'd industrious mind tho often tri'd , / Grows like a willow by the water side. / Juliann Ashton, aged 11. A D 1815 . New York, / Female Association School No 2. //

Maker

Ashton, Juliann (age 11)

Date made

1815

Origin

New York, NY US

Stitches

Cross

In Bolton & Co.

No

Foundation Cloth

Linen

Embroidery Thread

Silk

Predominent Motif

Baskets and urns of flowers, acorn and strawberry motifs. Scroll motifs. Single cross stitch border all four sides.

Inscription

For Susan F Pell, a member of / the Female Association------ / E M B L E M S / The careless wandering mind is like a tree, / That void of sap must ever fruitless be, / The stai'd industrious mind tho often tri'd , / Grows like a willow by the water side. / Juliann Ashton, aged 11. A D 1815 . New York, / Female Association School No 2. //

Length Without Frame

8"

Width Without Frame

7 7/8"

Historical Owner

#1909.0012.001 Gift of Mrs. Charles H. Todd and Miss Ella F. Pell

Owner

Nantucket Historical Association, Nantucket, MA

Name of School

Female Association School No 2, New York, NY